Backpacks of Joy/ Mochilas Alegres

It is a child's right to receive an education, to attend school and be given the opportunity to build a better future. Unfortunately not every child has the means necessary to make this right as easily accessible, especially in third world countries. That is why Cuentos de Triadas INC. Fundación Caricatura and the Salvadoran Consulate of Long Island teamed up to provide 150 children in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic with backpacks, with basic school supplies to attend their local school. Also to provide 150 children in the community of El Congo, El Salvador with the school supplies that are not provided by the government (coloring pencils, plastic 2-pocket folders, construction paper, multi colored printing paper, glue sticks, and pencil sharpeners). 
We are estimating $20 per backpack (based on the average prices of the school supplies), shipping to Dominican Republic will vary pending amount of boxes filled. Average cost per box is $80 U.S. dollars. Approximately 4-5 boxes wil be shipped. Shipping cost to El Salvador is extremely expensive, the most affordable is through Air Cargo with an estimate cost of $319 U.S. dollars for a 75 pounds package. 

Our fundraising event will be held on Friday July 26th, 2019 at 6pm at the Salvadoran Consulate in Brentwood N.Y. Our objective is to surpass our set goal and provide as many more children as possible with school supplies. But we need your help!
Your generosity is greatly appreciated, please contribute whichever amount you feel comfortable with and share this event. Cuentos de Triadas will be sharing pictures and videos through our social media platforms on Facebook and Instagram as well as on www.cuentosdetriadas.com  

Thank you for supporting our cause. Together we can help our children dream bigger and achieve higher.  Gracias.